Weather & Climate in Dix, NE

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Dix experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 4,555 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.4°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,555 ft (1,388 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	1,218/sq mi
Coordinates	41.2343°N, 103.4867°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Kimball County County
Nearest Airport	Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 28.8"

Wettest Month (May) 2.91"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	7.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.9 / 100
Community Resilience	12.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	127 km	1 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	129 km	6 km
Aug 23, 2016	2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado	M2.6	131 km	10 km
Jun 23, 2014	6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado	M2.5	125 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

554 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 69 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1955	EF4	82 km	26.0 mi	2
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	90 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1991	EF3	63 km	3.5 mi	0
May 27, 1985	EF3	59 km	48.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1974	EF3	67 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	100 km	6.5 mi	2
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	62 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 20, 1960	EF3	19 km	26.1 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	60 km	1.6 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	66 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	88 km	4.7 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	69 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	67 km	31.7 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	80 km	15.0 mi	0
May 18, 2010	EF2	74 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 2009	EF2	87 km	8.3 mi	0
Jun 27, 2005	EF2	49 km	17.0 mi	0
May 21, 1998	EF2	87 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	45 km	0.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOGAN (30,076 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	LOGAN	30,076	84 km
2022	CARTER CANYON	15,828	63 km
1989	MORRILL CO	14,497	87 km
2000	CO LINE	10,961	99 km
2012	JEFFRIES	8,853	94 km
2024	SCHIFF	6,714	88 km
2021	HACKBERRY CA	6,367	34 km
1999	UNNAMED	6,239	96 km
2002	UNNAMED	5,258	80 km
1998	SUGARLOAF	4,075	95 km
1988	UNNAMED	4,047	98 km
2022	SMOKEY	3,961	49 km
2021	313	3,859	100 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,586	98 km
2020	HUBBARDS GAP	3,435	46 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,275	85 km
1986	W BLUE CREEK	3,167	98 km
2021	BUFFALO CREEK	2,716	51 km
2021	VISTA TREND CA	2,669	72 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,486	78 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.4 in
February	31°F (-1°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
June	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in
July	74°F (23°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
October	49°F (9°C)	0.9 in
November	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Dix has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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